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Sausage Week product nominations close this Friday
Organisers of the annual UK Sausage Week competition are urging sausage producers to nominate their products ahead of the Friday 14th August deadline.
Food sales increase despite consumers remaining mindful of budgets
The British Retail Consortium has published food retail sales for the four weeks from 5th July to 1st August 2026, reporting a 3.8% increase year-on-year.
Co-op Group chair Debbie White steps down
The Co-op Group has announced that Debbie White has stepped down as chair and member of the Board. She will be replaced by Moni Mannings OBE as interim chair.
Gousto announces potential closure of its Clay Lake facility
UK recipe kit company Gousto has confirmed plans to “consolidate” its operations, with the potential closure of its Clay Lake facility in Lincolnshire and the loss of 290 jobs.
Product judging for Meat Awards is underway for 2026
Product judging for the 2026 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is underway at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University.
Asda Income Tracker reveals a slight boost in household spending power
The latest Income Tracker from supermarket Asda found that UK households have £8.28 more to spend than last year after essential outgoings have been paid.
Grocery sales rise by 2.4% driven by record May temperatures
The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator shows food sales increased by 2.4% in the four weeks to 14th June as warm weather over the period drove consumer demand for summer staples.
FDF research uncovers economic hit for manufacturers from NPM overhaul plans
The Food and Drink Federation has shared new research from Oxford Economics, which reveals that Government plans to overhaul food policy by changing the NPM could cost food businesses millions.
Asda 2025 results show like-for-like sales decline
UK supermarket Asda has released its results for the full year ending 31st December 2025, which reveal a fall in like-for-like sales and pre-tax losses of £989 million.
The new-look FMT website is coming soon!
Food Management Today is launching a refreshed website design with updated functionality and new content at the start of July.
Cost pressures could cause consumers to trade down, finds Circana
Market research company Circana has said that cost-of-living pressures could mean the World Cup might not lead to a big increase in grocery spending.
Tesco reports Q1 group sales of £16.8bn
Over the 13 weeks ended 30th May 2026, supermarket Tesco reported UK & ROI sales of £13,438 million, a 1.8% like-for-like increase.
Ornua appoints Shane Henry as managing director
Dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Shane Henry as managing director of Ornua Dairy Ingredients, its newly established global business unit within the Ornua Group.
2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery now available
The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery have been posted online following a successful 2026 ceremony in London.
Morrisons sales reach £4bn in Q2
UK supermarket Morrisons has reported a 2.2% rise in group like-for-like sales as the retailer achieves its 14th quarter of like-for-like growth.
Effect of food inflation to last into 2028, finds IGD
Food inflation could peak lower but last into 2028, the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found, citing a lag from the Middle East conflict sustaining cost pressures.
SPS agreement risks weakening Britain’s food security, says FPC
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned that the fresh produce supply chain could see major costs and disruption as a result of the Government’s UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Dairy and meat have downward effect on inflation, finds ONS
The latest inflation data has been released by the Office for National Statistics, finding that the food category made the largest, partially offsetting, downward contribution to inflation.
FSS appoints CEO to replace Geoff Ogle
Food Standards Scotland has appointed Catherine Topley as its new chief executive.
Stephen Morgan MP appointed Defra Minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a number of ministerial appointments following a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
The end of volume-led growth?
Research in IGD’s latest UK Away From Home forecast suggests a shift away from traditional market behaviour, says senior insight analyst Shannon Goldsmith.
Healthy diets need practical, accessible solutions. Frozen food is ready to deliver.
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), explains why frozen food will play a key role in helping people across the UK eat a healthier diet.
Supporting seafood careers through skills and training
Seafish onshore training advisor, Richard Wardell, outlines some of the training opportunities available through the organisation for workers in the onshore sectors of the seafood industry.
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